Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Insurance for children
My ex-husband refuses to take our children to physicians under the insurance plan. Unfortunately, I am responsible for both the monthly premiums and 50% of the balance not paid by insurance. Today I received bills for $1,200 in mental health treatment for our son. The provider is not in the plan nor did my ex attempt to find someone who was. I am expected to pay one-half this cost within one week, which I cannot. So instead of filing a motion for contempt, it has been my ex's practice to withhold any funds he deems he is due (medical bills, shoes for the kids, etc.)from child support.
The Final Order does not address this issue regarding insurance and retaining providers covered under the plan. Any ideas how to handle? Is arbitration and/or mediation an option rather than court? My ex is an attorney.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Insurance for children
An attorney really needs to review the wording of your order to see if he is within the bounds of it or outside of it. To solve the dispute, you'd need a court ruling, and many courts may first mediate such disputes.
Glen Ashman
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Re: Insurance for children
The fact that your ex is an attorney is of no consquence to me. He is supposed to "do right". There may be several ways to get things right, but this forum is not appropriate because there will need to be a lot of "back and forth". Consult with a local attorney.
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